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Astrograph, a one of a kind fine writing instrument

October 27, 2016October 26, 2016 by Editorial Team

Like a modern-day odyssey, the creation of this exceptional model symbolizes the conquest of space through making dreams come true. This new fine writing instrument from Caran d’Ache is literally saying “Throw away your Keyboard or smartphone and write!” Creating the Astrograph rocket-pen was an authentic technical challenge to which the Maison Caran d’Ache teams rose … Read more

Paul Smith celebrates 40 years of punk

December 25, 2019June 10, 2016 by Editorial Team

As part of Punk.London, the celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of punk, the designer kicks off the London Collections Men schedule with an exhibition of photographs by Derek Ridgers that document the era

#TimeforDesign: Paul Smith x Carpenters Workshop Gallery

May 3, 2016May 2, 2016 by Editorial Team

To increase the excitement and raise funds for the Design Museum’s relocation, Paul Smith has partnered with Carpenters Workshop Gallery to create a very special table for #timefordesign, auctioned off alongside unique objects from other icons of design including Jony Ive, Michael Craig-Martin and Norman Foster – to name but a few. Time for Design marked … Read more

The stellar fashion designers honored at the 2015 British Fashion Awards

November 24, 2015 by Editorial Team

Over 800 key influencers of the fashion industry voted the winners of the 2015 British Fashion Awards, an opportunity to celebrate and promote the extraordinary creative talents in the fashion world. 17 designers and fashion influencers were awarded including Gucci’s Alessandro Michele, supermodel Jourdan Dunn, Karl Lagerfeld, and Stella McCartney. The outstanding talents of the … Read more

Sir Paul Smith’s tailoring innovation – A Suit To Travel In

September 22, 2015 by Editorial Team

2016 Power Pieces: Paul Smith Travel Suit.

In a true Sir Paul Smith style, the designer unveiled during London Collections: Men Spring Summer 2016 a tailoring innovation – a travel suit with an extraordinary ease of wear. The unique characteristics were demonstrated by Olympic medal- winning gymnast, Max Whitlock and a troop from the National Centre of Circus Arts. In Paul Smith’s Travel Suit you can make handstands, backflips, and even more. A versatile and super-practical piece of tailoring, the Italian- constructed suit uses quick recover cloth, crease-resistant pure wool yarn.

“The definition of great design is that it should deliver a perfect combination of form and function,” explained Paul Smith fashion house.

“At Paul Smith we design beautiful things to be worn and enjoyed. We believe that clothes should not only look good, but should also be fit for purpose. That is why we have created a new suit, tailored to travel in – soft and versatile, it is characterised by a contemporary, neat fit. Harnessing the natural qualities of 100% wool, the new Paul Smith travel suit is designed to move with you. The cloth’s stretch and crease-recovery properties mean that whatever your journey, you’ll always look well turned out.”

Paul Smith’s Suit To Travel In is available for men and women in black, navy, and grey (£730.00). The men’s suit is available in 3 fits: Slim, Soho and Mayfair. The suit is sold complete or as separate items.

Alexander Wang Water Bottle

September 11, 2015 by Editorial Team

2016 evian Limited Edition bottle.

Evian and New York-based fashion designer Alexander Wang unveiled the 2016 evian Limited Edition bottle with Wang’s
signature bar code logo on two contrasting bottles.

Since 2008, evian mineral water has worked with some of the world’s most prestigious designers to create a limited edition bottle. Diane von Furstenberg, Paul Smith, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Elie Saab and KENZO brought areinterpretation of evian’s spirit through art and design.

Alexander Wang applies the barcode logo in different ways and throughout different collections and seasons. Inspired by the unique purity of evian water, Wang put it into new context on its iconic glass bottle.

“In my approach to design, I have always had an un-precious outlook, focusing on the pieces that people wear every day, then tweaking them and elevating them to give a distinct point of view,” said Wang. “even water is something that is truly ‘every day’ yet precious by design. We used linear and strong graphics to give the brand’s iconic bottle our sensibility, and to create a new take on it.”

“The architectural and minimalistic approach Alexander Wang brings to his creations really caught our attention,” said Olga Osminkina-Jones, Vice President of Marketing for Danone Waters of America. “His creations are iconic yet extremely inclusive and relevant today, pure interpretation of the modern audience values. The black and white color contrast, that Alexander Wang chose, makes a statement about evian purity in a very contemporary way.”

The 2016 evian x Alexander Wang Limited Edition bottle will be available in 75cl glass bottles at evian.com and retailers worldwide beginning November 2015.